Cheap flights from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (CHI) from $89

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CAE — CHI
oct. 7 — oct. 141

The best prices from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best CAE to CHI flight in 2023: compare Columbia to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$352

Round-trip from

$207
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in October 2023
From Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago (CHI)

CAE - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia to Chicago?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Chicago. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia to Chicago?

To save on the cost of your flight from Columbia to Chicago, book at least 30 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 36% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $417 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $522.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia to Chicago?

Flights from Columbia to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Columbia to Chicago in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $227.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia to Chicago (CAE - CHI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbia to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbia to Chicago

Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Columbia to Chicago. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbia to Chicago

Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Columbia to Chicago. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.

Cheap Columbia to Chicago flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for CAE to CHI flights for October, November
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chicago in 2023 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.

Columbia to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Columbia found for this year
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chicago in 2023 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.

Non-stop flights to Chicago from Columbia

Save time with Columbia to Chicago direct flight deals
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from Columbia to Chicago. Users seeking other options on flights from Columbia to Chicago should update the search form at the top of the page.

Columbia to Chicago flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Columbia, departing today and this week
Check out these flights departing soon from Columbia to Chicago. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.

One-way flights to Chicago from Columbia

The cheapest one-way flights from Columbia to Chicago
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Columbia to Chicago. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Columbia to Chicago instead should update the search form at the top of page.

Find flights from Columbia to Chicago within your budget

Use the slider to find flights from Columbia to Chicago that fit your budget.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$158 - $257

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 10/31

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/7

Nonstop2h 10m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 10/31

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/7

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mar. 10/31

1 stop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 11/7

1 stop4h 23m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

jue. 11/16

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 11/19

Nonstop2h 09m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/1

Nonstop2h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/8

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 11/8

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/10

1 stop5h 59m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 10/25

Nonstop2h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 10/29

1 stop6h 34m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago O'Hare Intl

CAE - ORD

CAEORD

Columbia Metropolitan

mié. 12/20

1 stop5h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/3

1 stop7h 00m

Columbia MetropolitanChicago Midway

CAE - MDW

CAEMDW

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 10/29

1 stop5h 41m

Chicago Midway

dom. 11/5

1 stop3h 59m

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 10/1

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Columbia to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the courtesy and availability of the crew members; the food was great and I loved to be able to choose from dozens of movies. Nothing could have been better

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the courtesy and availability of the crew members; the food was great and I loved to be able to choose from dozens of movies. Nothing could have been better

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the courtesy and availability of the crew members; the food was great and I loved to be able to choose from dozens of movies. Nothing could have been better

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the courtesy and availability of the crew members; the food was great and I loved to be able to choose from dozens of movies. Nothing could have been better

WestJet
7.2
Good
918 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

I liked the courtesy and availability of the crew members; the food was great and I loved to be able to choose from dozens of movies. Nothing could have been better

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Columbia to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Columbia to Chicago?

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE), located 6.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Columbia to Chicago. 3 airlines have flights from Metropolitan to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbia Metropolitan to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

Can I find flights from Columbia to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbia to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $234.

Are there nonstop flights from Columbia to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Columbia to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Columbia to Chicago is less than $389.

Are there last-minute flights available from Columbia to Chicago for under $500?

There are currently 18+ open flights from Columbia to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $158 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $216 and $247 round-trip. United Airlines is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Chicago one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. American Airlines flights start at $112 while deals on United Airlines start at $134 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbia to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from Columbia to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbia to Chicago are SkyWest Airlines (90%), United Airlines (90%) and Aer Lingus (85%).

What are the cheapest flights from Columbia to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay $369 for a flight from Columbia to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $104 while the most popular route, (Columbia Metropolitan - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $177.

What does CAE to ORD mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CAE to ORD flight. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 3 airlines flying from Columbia to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Columbia to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaCheapest$185Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Delta flights

Hourly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Columbia to Chicago
53%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
13%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
34%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Columbia to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Columbia to Chicago
Sunday3daily flights
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday4daily flights
Wednesday5daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday5daily flights
Saturday4daily flights

Fly with Cheapflights

What makes Cheapflights the go-to destination for all your flight needs

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Columbia to Chicago?

When you search for this flight from Columbia to Chicago, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Columbia to Chicago?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Columbia to Chicago by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Columbia to Chicago with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Chicago from Columbia shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Columbia to Chicago become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Columbia to Chicago on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.